Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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